Month: October 2018

We look forward to our Halloween costume contest all year, and once again we’re excited to announce the winners of this year’s contest. Without further ado, here’s the winners’ list: Grand Prize Winner (Chosen by a Petful judging panel) Layla as Chucky Layla the pug as Chucky, and her human Casey Howard as the hapless

Doughnut the big boy now has a big future. The extra-large tabby recently ended up at the Jacksonville Humane Society in need of a home. In an effort to find the kitty his forever family, the shelter posted several pictures of Doughnut on Facebook. “Meet Doughnut the biggest boii ever. Big D is 28 lbs and

Dreams do come true. This time is it MUTTS Canine Cantina that is turning fantasy into reality. The Texas-based bar and restaurant, which has two locations, is all about dining out with your dog in a way that is fun for both of you. With a membership to MUTTS, dog moms and dads can drop

Patrick Burns and his family endured a dog owner’s worst nightmare while away on vacation. The family from Panama City, Florida, arranged for a pet sitter for their three dogs while they were gone, but then Hurricane Michael hit their hometown. Forced to evacuate, the pet sitter had to leave the family’s three dogs behind.

Maybe don’t watch this at work — or at least grab a few dozen cafeteria napkins before you do. Netflix is gracing the world with yet another original series, and this one is all about your furry best friend. The streaming giant recently released a trailer for its upcoming documentary series Dogs. If the name

Have a great Halloween with your pet by making sure they’re comfortable in their costume. By: Fotoshautnah If you’re on Instagram or Twitter, it’s hard not to notice the exponential increase in Pugs dressed as pumpkins, Dachshunds as hotdogs or terriers as tacos. There’s no end to the crazy costumes for Halloween, Christmas or any occasion,

A 12-year-old Virginia girl and her dog will be buried together after the pair was tragically hit and killed by a car over the weekend. Jennarae Goodbar, of Lexington, was training her dog Cash — or Cashiemomo as she liked to call her — outside of her home on Saturday when the dog suddenly took

White cats and black cats are both held as symbols in several different stories and myths.By: jessicaarisa The Edwardian beauty in the illustration is wearing an elegant, low-cut black evening gown. She is seated on a lady’s chair with a fan in one hand; the other is extended to 2 white Angoras, who are gazing

View this post on Instagram Ahahahahahah #catwalk #real #vakkoesmod A post shared by H (@hknylcn) on Oct 25, 2018 at 7:20am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js The haute couture on display during the Vakko ESMOD International fashion show at the Emaar Square Mall in Istanbul, Turkey, this week didn’t seem to impress a white and grey cat, who invaded the catwalk

Tibetan Mastiffs are longer than they are tall. By: Petful 1. Key Characteristics AKC Group: Working Height: 26–29 inches for males; 24–27 inches for females Weight: 140–170 pounds Life Expectancy: 15 years The Tibetan Mastiff is a large, athletic and powerful dog that matures slowly at around 3–5 years of age. Females typically have only 1 heat cycle

Parrots are pets that love to be social. Parrots are often sought after for their entertaining and comical personalities as well as their vibrant colors. Different species of parrots can live from 10 to over 100 years, so keeping a parrot as a pet should be considered a lifetime commitment. A Balanced Diet Is Key

Black Friday, the popular shopping festival is hailed by one and all as one of the finest events ever introduced in the history of merchandising. Consumers have indicated a ready willingness to breach all boundaries for the sheer pleasure of laying their hands on their prized possessions at any cost. This zest has also gone

Jeremy Miller wasn’t looking for a dog when Jack found him almost 13 years ago. Miller, then a divorced single dad raising a young son, was living in Maryland when a friend called about a stray found wandering the streets. “I had just lost a dog so I didn’t think I was ready for another

She might have forgotten where home is, but Julie the cat never forgets a face. According to Current in Carmel, the black feline from Carmel, Indiana, slipped out of her home in 2012 and could not be found. At the time, Lorinda Roberts, mother to the cat’s owner, Jon Gulla, relentlessly searched for the feline,

Don’t use a dandruff shampoo made for people. By: Scott Richmond Dogs, just like people, can get dandruff — an annoying, unsightly skin condition. Dandruff is dry, flaky skin. It’s made up of dead skin cells that fall from the skin, looking like white flakes. Dandruff is not normal and needs to be taken note of. However, simple

A 5-week-old kitten recently found itself in a scary, sticky situation. According to KPTV, Chuck Hawley was driving down a busy road near Salem, Oregon, when he noticed cars swerving to miss something on the road. When Hawley discovered that something was a tabby kitten, he stopped his vehicle to help the animal. Upon carefully

Last week PEOPLE reported on a wild baboon holding up a baby monkey Lion King-style. Now we have an epic tale of feline love and war that rivals anything Disney could make up. On Oct. 11, South African big cat sanctuary LIONSROCK and animal advocacy group Four Paws International played matchmaker for two second-chance lions. One of the cats,

Fred the Puerto Rico rescue pooch is Amy Hargreaves’ first dog — and third child. The Homeland actress adopted the 8-year-old black Lab mix with her family about five years ago. “We knew we wanted to adopt a dog,” Hargreaves tells PeopleTV. “It was important to us to rescue a dog, since so many dogs

A new study recently claimed that canines aren’t as smart we think they are, but Princess begs to differ. The pooch has come up with an impressive hustle: a scam that is earning her a free dinner every night and is driving her owner bonkers. According to Betsey Reyes, Princess’ owner, the conniving canine slips

Ashley Benson is a dog mom two times over. The Pretty Little Liars star is the pet parent to Olive and Walter, two big personalities in tiny canine packages. Benson, 28, tells PeopleTV that the two often accompany her to set. Olive in particular loves the outings and is a burgeoning sound mixer. Along with

Yes, your cat does know his feeding schedule and your dog knows when she is usually walked — or at least our pets have an idea of how time works, says a new study from Northwestern University. According to a statement from the school, a recent study uncovered a set of neurons in the medial

Being a good boy is what landed Binx back at the shelter. According to a Facebook post from the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA (AAWL), the happy, friendly and well-behaved canine was recently returned to AAWL just 48 hours after being adopted. The pet parent’s reason for bringing the pooch back? Binx was “too

Members of Ohio’s Erie Valley Fire and Rescue found themselves caught in the middle of a furry firefighter stereotype this weekend. On Sunday, the fire department received a call about cat that had been stuck in a tree for three days. Ellen Albert, the unlucky feline’s owner, waited to ask for assistance because her neighbors told

Disclosure: Go Gray Artwork is a sponsor of Petful’s Halloween photo contest this year. The artist has generously agreed to provide a really cool prize in our contest, but Petful received no compensation for this article. “There’s something about a turquoise and green dog with an orange nose that makes me love the whimsy of

Frances didn’t just save a life once, she saves a life every day. The guide dog has been by Holly Bonner’s side ever since the yellow Labrador retriever was paired with her visually impaired owner. Frances helped Bonner find a new way of living after the woman lost her sight because of a rare complication

No one likes cat poop, and now, unfortunately, no species can seem to escape the icky substance. According to Live Science, a recent study published in the journal Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, which tested the hearts and brains of 34 dead beluga whales from the waters near Canada’s St. Lawrence Estuary, found that 15 whales were infected with Toxoplasma gondii